Expecting the IRS but meeting the missionaries: A convert’s surprising path to the gospel

A knock at the door turned out to be exactly what William Whitney needed.
Sister Runia spoke to students around the world about prayer during a BYU–Pathway devotional broadcast.
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Here are four themes President Dallin H. Oaks shared this weekend.
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Notably, convert baptisms surged last year, increasing by almost 25%.
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Reflect on your spiritual insights from general conference with these uplifting quotes.
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April 08, 2026 02:57 PM MDT
“Parker taught me this past year that the only opinion that really matters is God’s.”
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April 08, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
During her address, she shared some of what she has learned from her ministry.
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The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.
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Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
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April 03, 2026 02:14 PM MDT
The image depicts the Savior gently placing His hands on the shoulders of a discouraged man.
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This sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner centers on Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection.
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April 02, 2026 03:40 PM MDT
“I’m very confident that God ... puts us in others’ lives to help and support them.”
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April 30, 2020 05:30 PM MDT
There's a certain magic to Christmas cheer that some wish for all year long—the lights, the decorations, the presents under the tree. For Arizona residents Cathy and Sara Konopnicki, spreading cheer to those in quarantine was on their to-do list, holiday or not.
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April 30, 2020 04:26 PM MDT
The following statement from spokesman Daniel Woodruff about missionary service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was shared today with journalists:
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April 30, 2020 02:29 PM MDT
The following notice was sent Thursday, April 30, 2020, to leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint worldwide. Also see other ways COVID-19 is impacting Church members around the globe.
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April 29, 2020 07:41 PM MDT
Fans once filled stadiums around the world to listen to Merrill Osmond sing with his brothers—but these days Merrill is inspiring audiences in a different way with his son, Justin. A new video series, Osmond Sound Advice, features stories of overcoming. This week’s episode features The Piano Guys’ Jon Schmidt and his wife, Michelle, as they talk about losing their daughter, Annie, after a tragic hiking accident.
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April 29, 2020 03:52 PM MDT
It's been nearly 50 days since the First Presidency temporarily suspended meetings worldwide, and while some people may have adapted to the new socially-distant normal, others may still be longing for comfort during troubled times.
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April 29, 2020 12:58 PM MDT
This story appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of LDS Living.
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April 28, 2020 06:37 PM MDT
The number of temples worldwide has grown exponentially over President Russell M. Nelson’s lifetime.
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April 28, 2020 05:34 PM MDT
On Saturday morning, General Relief Society President Jean Bingham and her counselors, Sister Sharon Eubank and Sister Reyna Aburto, each showed up at a different Deseret Industries location to personally thank those returning protective masks sewn as part of ProjectProtect. One million masks sewn in a single week may feel like a lot, but Sister Bingham was in no way surprised—she knew the Relief Society was up to the task. Serving is what members of the Relief Society do best.
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April 28, 2020 04:15 PM MDT
Mission calls have some differences—location, report date, name—but overall most of the language stays consistent with letters beginning with Elder or Sister and ending with the prophet’s signature.
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